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Create Your Own DIY Indoor Blizzard

By Christen Reiner, Macaroni KID Lakewood-Littleton, Macaroni KID Denver, and Macaroni KID Highlands Ranch-Parker-Castle Rock-Lone Tree Editor and Publisher January 17, 2025

When it's too cold to enjoy the real snow outside, you can create your very own blizzard inside. This fun DIY recipe makes it easy to stay warm while amazing your family with your indoor blizzard skills.

It’s part science, part craft... and all fun!

What you need:

  • Clear container
  • Baby oil
  • Warm water (enough to fill 1/4 of container)
  • White paint
  • Glitter
  • Alka Seltzer, Airborne or something that fizzes

What you do:

  1. Fill the clear container 3/4 full of baby oil.
  2. Add some glitter and let it settle.
  3. In a separate small container (approximately 1/4 the size of your clear container), mix a spoonful of white paint and warm water. 
  4. Add the warm water & paint mixture to the baby oil and glitter and let it settle.
  5. Break up the Alka Seltzer into small pieces and add to the mix.

Enjoy your indoor snow blizzard over and over!